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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.30, 512.42 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.30, 512.42 and 220.65 is: 330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.30 : 512.42 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.30/512.42 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.30x = 512.42 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.30x = 113,064.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,064.37/342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.31

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